Delhi Stays Cooler Than Usual, Himachal Faces Hailstorm Alert, Mumbai Awaits Monsoon Revival
Delhi was relatively pleasant on Wednesday, June 17, with the mercury staying below normal across most areas, even as the city witnessed a rise in daytime temperatures after recording its coolest day of June a day earlier.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Safdarjung, the city's primary weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius, 0.7 notches below normal, while the minimum settled at 23.8 degrees Celsius, 3.7 notches below normal.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 92, in the ‘satisfactory’ category, at 4 pm, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The weather department has predicted a wet spell in the state till June 23, with a fresh western disturbance likely to affect northwest India from June 18.
The Shimla meteorological centre has issued an alert for hail, thunderstorm and gusts of 40-50 kmph in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts for Thursday, and in Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts for Friday.
According to IMD, "Southwest Monsoon advanced over parts of South Konkan and adjoining areas of South Madhya Maharashtra on June 8. Further advancement into the remaining parts of Maharashtra has remained stalled during the past few days. The current numerical weather guidance suggests an increase in rainfall activity over Konkan belt around June 24-25, 2026."
IMD’s forecast also indicates that rainfall activity may remain limited for now. According to IMD , Mumbai is likely to see a mildly warm day, with morning temperatures ranging between 26 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius and humidity levels between 60% and 85%. Early hours are expected to remain clear, before partly cloudy conditions develop towards the evening. Night-time temperatures may fall to between 24 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius, with humidity rising to 73-90%.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Safdarjung, the city's primary weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius, 0.7 notches below normal, while the minimum settled at 23.8 degrees Celsius, 3.7 notches below normal.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 92, in the ‘satisfactory’ category, at 4 pm, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Hailstorm Alert in Himachal
Light to moderate rainfall was witnessed in various parts of Himachal Pradesh over the 24 hours till Wednesday evening, with the Meteorological Department issuing an alert for hail and thunderstorms in several districts over the next two days.The weather department has predicted a wet spell in the state till June 23, with a fresh western disturbance likely to affect northwest India from June 18.
The Shimla meteorological centre has issued an alert for hail, thunderstorm and gusts of 40-50 kmph in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts for Thursday, and in Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts for Friday.
Mumbai gets Temporary Relief
Mumbai may get some brief relief from the heat and humidity on Thursday, June 18, but forecasts suggest the city may still have to wait a few more days for more widespread monsoon rain.According to IMD, "Southwest Monsoon advanced over parts of South Konkan and adjoining areas of South Madhya Maharashtra on June 8. Further advancement into the remaining parts of Maharashtra has remained stalled during the past few days. The current numerical weather guidance suggests an increase in rainfall activity over Konkan belt around June 24-25, 2026."
IMD’s forecast also indicates that rainfall activity may remain limited for now. According to IMD , Mumbai is likely to see a mildly warm day, with morning temperatures ranging between 26 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius and humidity levels between 60% and 85%. Early hours are expected to remain clear, before partly cloudy conditions develop towards the evening. Night-time temperatures may fall to between 24 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius, with humidity rising to 73-90%.
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